Soroptimist International of Howard County seeks applicants for the Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Award. Annual award provides a cash grant to a woman head-of-household who needs financial assistance to go back to school to obtain additional education, job skills and training. The money may be used for any cost associated with continuing education, including books, child care and transportation.

Call 410-461-5922 for application or write to Soroptimist of Howard County, Foundations Chair, 8321 Main St., P.M.B. No. 101, Ellicott City 21043.

Application deadline is Jan. 11.